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Reviews, interviews and features about the songs I write and release as Songs of Solomon.

Courtnall Solomon Machanick, the songwriter behind Songs of Solomon.

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Lost Then Found artwork by Songs of Solomon.

Exposed Vocals · Music review ·

9.2/ 10

Lost Then Found

“Solomon has the rare gift of sincerity.”

Staff reviewer Kimberly praised the song’s acoustic country storytelling, live instrumentation, emotional honesty and faith-shaped undertones, awarding it a “Must Listen” verdict.

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Back to You artwork by Songs of Solomon.

Popfad Music · Roundup feature ·

Back to You

Popfad included the song in a three-track feature, highlighting its modernised ’80s character, cinematic synth colour, bass and percussion, and a hook that balances emotion with movement.

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Where We Belong artwork by Songs of Solomon.

HypeHub Magazine · Song feature ·

Where We Belong

HypeHub described an intimate, stripped-back acoustic song about trust, honesty and the moment another person begins to feel like home.

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Miles & Memories artwork by Songs of Solomon.

Exposed Vocals · Artist spotlight ·

Miles & Memories

The spotlight explores the song’s themes of distance and devotion alongside Solomon’s Southampton roots, acoustic palette, global influences and faith-led approach to craft.

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Waiting on Faith artwork by Songs of Solomon.

Korliblog · Interview ·

The Heart Behind Waiting on Faith

A long-form conversation with Vera about returning to music, the tension behind “Waiting on Faith”, the place where faith and art meet, creative influences and the collaborations still ahead.

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HypeHub Magazine · Song feature ·

Waiting on Faith

HypeHub highlights the acoustic warmth, strings and atmospheric production around a lyric about perseverance, trust and finding light while the answers remain out of reach.

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